History #
The vessel named Alton was a gas screw passenger launch built in 1905 by J. Pouliot in Sandusky, Ohio. It had the official number 203057 and was registered in the United States. The Alton had dimensions of approximately 42 feet in length, 9 feet and 3 inches in width, and a depth of 4 feet. Its gross tonnage was 7 and net tonnage was 6. The hull of the Alton was constructed using wood.
The first enrollment for the Alton was issued in Sandusky, Ohio, on June 9, 1906. The vessel operated as a passenger launch, presumably offering transportation services on the water.
Unfortunately, the Alton met its demise in 1921. The exact details of the loss are specified as a fire. The vessel burned completely and was considered a total loss. It is unclear whether there were any casualties or if the vessel was carrying any cargo at the time of the incident.
According to the registry records, the Alton was officially listed as “abandoned” in 1923, indicating that it was no longer in service or deemed seaworthy.
The history of the Alton highlights the challenges and risks associated with operating vessels, as fires could lead to significant damage and loss.
